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Having read Khaled Hosseini’s other two masterpieces, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns , I went into And the Mountains Echoed with very high expectations.  The opening chapter immediately pulled me in — the bond between Abdullah and Pari, the emotional weight of their separation, and the fable-like storytelling felt exactly like the Hosseini magic I was hoping for. It set the tone for a powerful, heartbreaking narrative.  However, as the story progressed, I found myself slowly slipping out of the book. After the first chapter, the narrative shifts to completely new characters, new timelines, and new subplots. Instead of deepening Abdullah and Pari’s story, the book branches out into multiple perspectives. While I understand the intention — to show how one decision echoes across different lives — I personally found it confusing and disconnected. The emotional momentum built in the beginning faded, and I struggled to stay engaged with characters who felt distant f...

Hello readers, I finally read the most-awaited book on my list— Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. This memoir beautifully captures the relationship between a teacher and his student, enriched by their deep, meaningful conversations. The author, a sports journalist, reconnects with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who has been diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)  Every Tuesday, they meet to discuss life’s fundamental topics, ranging from love and forgiveness to marriage and death. Through these conversations, Morrie imparts invaluable lessons that extend far beyond their meetings, resonating with readers as well. Despite knowing his days are numbered, Morrie embraces death with wisdom and grace rather than fear or despair. His outlook on life and mortality is profoundly inspiring. Themes and Lessons: 🔹 The Importance of Human Connection – Morrie emphasizes that love and relationships bring true fulfillment. 🔹 Facing Mortality with Grace – Instea...

Hi everyone. I was watching LOST IN SPACE a Netflix original series for one of my Design Fiction assignment in college.This series is all about science fiction, mystery and adventure. It is created by Irwin Allen, Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless. The main characters in are Molly Parker [Maureen Robinson], Maxwell Jenkins [Will Robinson], Toby  Stephens [John Robinsons], Taylor Russell [Judy Robinson], Mina Sundwall [Penny Robinson], Ignacio Serricchio [Don West], Parker Poesy [Dr. Smith]. I found it so good, it had suspense in a proper amount so that there are no confusions at the end of every episode. It was just mesmerizing seeing something happening in outer space. seeing the big spaceships which just feels like home. The story starts with the Robinson family crash landing on an alien planet. And as soon as they landed, troubles and problems were already awaiting. They find a Robot and he gets attached to the boy and accompanies him through out the journey. As a family they...